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We are excited to introduce to you Kraig McEwen, the CEO of the new RedSail Technologies, the parent company of QS/1®. RedSail Technologies reflects our bicoastal presence, our deep, rich history and experience, and our confidence as we partner with you on this new journey. The brands you know will remain unchanged.

Pharmacists are in the trenches in the COVID-19 pandemic. Pharmacies around the country are working to serve patients while keeping pharmacy staff healthy to serve the communities where they work and live. QS/1's Ed Vess, RPh., director of professional pharmacy affairs, discusses ways pharmacists can make a difference and ideas that can be easily implemented.

Here are resources to help pharmacies during this time:

The iQ Conference is a brand-new event built on the strong foundation of both the Integra and QS/1 Annual Conferences. This newly relaunched event will continue to provide access to the latest solutions for pharmacy management and product integration, while also extending into continuing education, business enhancements, and industry trends.

Kirsten Henry, director of Branding Experiences, discusses what is being planned for the inaugural event.

Learn more at www.iqconference.com.

QS/1 is hosting a breakout breakfast session at the PDS Super-Conference February 29, 2020. ComputerTalk Magazine's Maggie Lockwood will moderate the popular panel discussion. She talks with us about the importance of the PDS Super-Conference, what participants can expect at the panel discussion, and the chance to win QS/1's $1,500 charitable giveway at the conference.

More details at www.redsetgo.com/pds.

All systems are go for the new ePrescribing standard. QS/1 is here to ensure your pharmacy is a leader in the January 2020 change to SCRIPT 2017071, which replaces current version 10.6. Crystal Ratliff, Product Manager Vendor Relations, talks about the final steps to make sure your pharmacy is ready.

Get more information on getting your pharmacy ready at https://www.qs1.com/sp30

On average, community pharmacies interact with patients with chronic disease(s) 35 times per year. In comparison, patients may only visit their primary care physician four times per year. This provides a huge opportunity for pharmacists to have an impact on their patients. QS/1’s Dr. Zachary Princell, PharmD talks about the value of eCare Plans.

Pharmacist Dana Tate of New Horizon Family Health Services (NHFHS) was the winner of the QS/1 charity giveaway at the 2019 Customer Conference in Hershey, PA earlier this year. Since NHFHS is a qualified charity organization, Dana was able to donate the money to the health center and see the money directly help patients she so proudly serves. Listen to QCompass to discover the good things happening at the operation.

Audits can break a community pharmacy, that's why it's important that your operation is prepared should you ever face one. Trenton Thiede is the Chief Operating Officer of PAAS National, an organization that helps pharmacies prepare for an audit before it even happens.

John W. Pugh, PharmD, RPh has practiced pharmacy at Prosperity Drug since 2006. He enjoys working with patients to solve their medication related problems. He shares unique collaboration actions pharmacy's can take to increase business.

CPESN USA empowers community-based pharmacies that are deeply rooted within the local care team community by fostering and enabling the provision of high quality and high integrity patient-centered enhanced services.

CPESN network pharmacies are integrated with the other providers on the patient’s care team and offer coordinated medical treatment which has led to increased medication adherence, improved patient satisfaction, and lower health care costs. 

CPESN's Jay Williams discusses the benefits of the organization.